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Seefate t1_iz5iwar wrote

Reply to comment by feudalle in PECO sending emails warning customers their winter energy bills will be significantly higher by kosherdog1027

PECO's energy rate is going to ~$0.098 per kWh in January based on www.papowerswitch.com which is a sharp increase over the last few years (avg. $0.07 kWh). I'm guessing that's why they sent this out to folks, myself included.

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gderti t1_iz5py4z wrote

Dang... PPL in the LV is currently at 14.612 and transport probably another 50% on that... 7cents last year... And raised every half year since...

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ronreadingpa t1_iz5rl9n wrote

That was my thought too. 9.8 cents seems pretty reasonable compared to what many other utilities are charging.

PPL default rate is outrageous. I strongly believe they didn't shop for the best price, which they're legally supposed to, so people would be encouraged to switch to suppliers that are owned / controlled by PPL and/or insiders. Would like to see this investigated.

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gderti t1_iz5s9lp wrote

I've looked.. recently there's no choice... I just ended my previous 24 month@6.6. So this smarts...

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ronreadingpa t1_iz5urcq wrote

Not surprised. It's a lose-lose situation for PPL customers. They're stuck paying high rates and have little to no viable alternatives. PPL seemingly didn't negotiate the best default rates they could. The far lower rates of surrounding utilities reaffirms that belief.

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gderti t1_iz5sx96 wrote

I take that back.... There's some at 11 now... For 12 months... Wondering what ppl is gonna do come June but 3cents is valid

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Pink_Slyvie t1_iz7lmwu wrote

How can I tell which ones are legit and which are scams

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gderti t1_iz7mdk2 wrote

In the end, at least for PPL, the generation company had no effect on me as PPL is who bills me... I recommend making sure there's no start up, monthly, or early termination fee... That way, you can call your local supplier to cancel... Just keep all the paperwork. And Mark on your calendar when your period is up so that you change soon as you have to... So that they can't up your rate before you're gone...

Good luck...

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